Welcome to the Bristol Creative Industries’ network (formerly Bristol Media). Great ideas need company, so join us to make connections, raise your profile and get the work you want.

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What we do

We support the creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.

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Connecting Bristol’s creative sector

We forge collaborations – bringing together a community of like-minded creative businesses to promote opportunities and support sector growth.

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Business growth & opportunities

We support Bristol creatives – providing a digital platform to recruit talent, raise the profile of our members and showcase excellence.

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Events & skills development

We encourage learning through our programme of keynote talks, portfolio review nights, community initiatives and skills workshops.

24 inspiring B Corps from the Bristol Creative Industries community

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>by Bristol Creative Industries

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24 inspiring B Corps from the Bristol Creative Industries community
Two Minutes With: Hannah Newton, Journalist

Two Minutes With: Hannah Newton, Journalist

Bristol Creative Industries : 5 Ways AI is Shaping the Future of Employee Benefits

Bristol Creative Industries : 5 Ways AI is Shaping the Future of Employee Benefits

SXSW London to showcase ‘British creativity’ and ‘local innovation’ with launch of UK roadshow this spring

SXSW London to showcase ‘British creativity’ and ‘local innovation’ with launch of UK roadshow this spring

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Future-proofing your agency: strategies for the next five years

10th Apr 2025

12:30pm

2pm

Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH

    • 27th
    • Mar 2025

    Bristol Brunch Meet: Simon Read on PR in a Social World Group Created with Sketch.

    10am

    11:25am

    The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB

    Networking

    Learn from award-winning journalist Simon Read what journalists want and how social news desks work – and why they matter more than ever.

    • 28th
    • Mar 2025

    Wake Up Call: How to build community with content creators Group Created with Sketch.

    8:30am

    9am

    Online

    BCI Webinar

    As influencer marketing continues to be a key part of brand marketing plans, this Wake Up Call webinar will talk you through the ways that marketers and agencies work with content creators are changing. 

    • 01st
    • Apr 2025

    Bristol Creative Industries Freelancer Networking Drinks Group Created with Sketch.

    5.30pm

    8pm

    The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB

    BCI Networking

    Come along to our freelancer networking drinks at The Square Club…. widen your networks, make new connections, discuss common problems, and discover potential opportunities for collaboration.  Free for BCI members!

Individual & Startup

Showcase your profile, earn more, gain recognition for your work and get up to 40% off industry events.

Select membership Pay monthly

Business membership

Flaunt your work, connect with Bristol’s creative network and save on recruitment fees with free job adverts.

Select membership Most popular

Student & Graduate

Get noticed by employers, see the latest jobs and launch your career in the South West’s creative industries.

Select membership Free

“Not only is membership a great medium for attracting new talent but it acts as an invaluable professional development resource for our team through the many varied events and seminars. The creative community in Bristol wouldn’t be the same without it.”

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Andy Barnes

Diva Agency